ASO performs part of Marsalis' unfinished symphony Nov 21, 2009
The original commission comes from the ASO and the Boston Symphony, with support from Atlanta's National Black Arts Festival. Is it worth the wait. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Tempers flare at NFL camp Aug 4, 2009
6:21 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2009. Tempers flare at heated Jets camp. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Paul Tompkins BOGO free tix; Free jazz with Kathleen Bertrand Aug 1, 2009
The National Black Arts Festival has a host of free events. Be sure to check out Jamie Gumbrecht s blog every day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Discounts: Moore | Free UGA event | 50% off Cheesecake | Free NBAF event Jul 28, 2009
Free National Black Arts Festival Children s event ... In conjunction with the National Black Arts Festival, this giveaway surrounds a this Wednesday, including a reading by Atlanta master storyteller Mama Koku. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
National Black Arts Festival set next week Jul 22, 2009
Considered one of the premier international celebrations of the art, music and culture of people of African descent, the 2009 National Black Arts Festival will be held July 29-Aug. 2 at Atlanta's Woodruff Arts Center, the South's most dynamic visual and performing arts facility. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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The opening reception for "The Reclamation of Memory" is presented as part of the 2009 National Black Arts Festival. The show features the work of established and emerging artists curated by Atlanta-based artist Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NBAF's new CEO to leave Pittsburgh post May 29, 2009
National Black Arts Festival s new CEO to leave Pittsburgh post ... The National Black Arts Festival on Wednesday named Neil L. Barclay, leader of the August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Pittsburgh, as its CEO and executive producer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
August Wilson Center chief leaves for Ga. job May 28, 2009
Neil A. Barclay, president and CEO of the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, is leaving Pittsburgh to become CEO and executive producer of the National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta, an acclaimed year-round celebration of African culture. Mr. Barclay, who has lead the center since 2003 and has been a driving force behind development of the $39. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Atlanta in spring » Apr 17, 2009
Highlights include a campy dose of 70s soft rock by Yacht Rock Revue (8 p.m. Friday), jazz-rock courtesy of Daysahead (12:30 p.m. Saturday), soulful singer-songwriter Heather Luttrell (7:45 p.m. Saturday) and a helping of gospel organized by the National Black Arts Festival (noon Sunday). The Community and International Stage at the Lake Clara Meer dock kicks off at 8 tonight with comedy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Founding NJPAC Vice President of Programming, Stephanie S. Hughley, Returns to Post Mar 27, 2009
Ms. Hughley previously served as a member of the Arts Center's senior management team from 1995-1999, after which time she returned to Atlanta where she was appointed Executive Producer of the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF), for which she was the founding Artistic Director. "Under Stephanie's leadership, NJPAC became known internationally for its unique mix of world-class and community-centered performances and activities," said Lawrence P. Goldman, NJPAC's President and CEO.. (PR Newswire)
Black Arts Festival leader resigns Mar 27, 2009
Stephanie Hughley has resigned from her role as executive producer of the National Black Arts Festival, a much-lauded celebration of African American arts and culture that s facing cutbacks in a tough economy ... Stephanie Hughley has resigned from the National Black Arts Festival to pursue other opportunities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Test your knowledge Feb 14, 2009
The National Black Arts Festival is shortening its festival from 10 days to what. 5 days. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
